47th Vice President of the United States of America
Son of Joseph Robinette BIDEN, Sr. (1915 - 2002) and Catherine Eugenia "Jean" (Finnegan) Biden (1917 - 2010) was born November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania USA. He is also referred to as Joe Biden.
47th Vice President of the United StatesWashington, District of Columbia USA
United States Senate
1973–2009
United States Senator from DelawareThe Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia USA
Widener University School of Law
1991–2008
Adjunct ProfessorWilmington, Delaware USA
New Castle County Council
1970–1972
County CouncilmanNew Castle, Delaware USA
Biden & Walsh
1971
Attorney, partnerWilmington, Delaware USA
Law firm of Aerenson & Balick
1969
AttorneyWilmington, Delaware USA
Office of the Public Defender
1969
AttorneyWilmington, Delaware USA
Professional memberships
Delaware State Bar Association
Professional affiliations
2009–present
The Office of the President of the United StatesWhite House Task Force on Working Families / Washington, District of Columbis USAChairman
2007–2009
110th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Chairman
2001–2003
107th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations ChairmanChairman
1997–1999
105th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman Ranking Minority Member
1995–1997
104th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryRanking Minority Member
1993–1995
103rd Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryChairman
1991–1993
102nd Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryChairman
1989–1991
101sr Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryChairman
1987–1989
100th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryChairman
1985–1987
99th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryRanking Minority Member
1983–1985
98th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryRanking Minority Member
1981–1983
97th Congress of the United States of AmericaThe United States Senate Committee on the JudiciaryRanking Minority Member
Accomplishments of note
2007
Author: Promises to Keep
with Publisher: Random House
1972
Elected: United States Senator for Delaware at the age of 29
Professional honors and awards
2009
The Golden Medal of Freedom AwardRepublic of KosovoKosovo's highest state medal, for his continuous support of the country's independence in the late 1990s
2008
"Hilal-i-Pakistan" (Crescent of Pakistan) Government of PakistanShared with Republican Senator Richard Lugar in recognition of their consistent support for Pakistan
2004
National Leadership AwardCoalition for Juvenile Justice
2002
Balkan Peace AwardAlbanian-American Civic League
2000
Senator of the YearNational Association Police Organizations
1999
Silver Medal of AppreciationCzech Republic
1998
Spirit of Enterprise AwardUnited States Chamber of Commerce
1998
Friend of Zion Tribute Jerusalem Fund
Community
Community service
2013–present
Syracuse University College of LawSyracuse, New York USAHonorary Member Board of Advisors
Community honors and awards
2009
Named to Little League Hall of ExcellenceLittle League Baseball
2008
Best of Congress AwardWorking Mother MagazineImproving the American quality of life through family-friendly work policies
2005
The George Arents Pioneer MedalSyracuse UniversitySyracuse's highest alumni award—"for excellence in public affairs"
2005
Harry S. Truman Award Democratic Leadership Council
2003
Rail Spike Award Delmarva Rail Passenger Association
2002
Charles Dick Medal of Merit National Guard Association of the United States, Delaware Chapter
Inducted into the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association Hall of FameDelaware Volunteer Firemen's Association
1974
The Chancellor's MedalSyracuse UniversityRecognizes service to higher education and society
Nationality
American
Politics
Democrat
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Sports
Weightlifting, coaching his kids sports teams
Hobbies
Ping pong, disc golf, slip 'n sliding, role play, designing homes, sketching
Education
University
University of Delaware Newark, Delaware USA Bachelor of ArtsHistory and Political Science1961–1965
Clerkship
Law firm of Prickett, Ward, Burt & SandersWilmington, Delaware USA1968Six month law clerkship at the firm, established in 1888, headed by William Prickett
Law School
Syracuse University School of Law Syracuse, New York USA Juris DoctorLaw1965–1968
Native language
English
Certificate/License
Admitted to the Delaware Bar
Issued by
Supreme Court of the State of Delaware1968–1978
Honorary Degrees
2013
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania USADoctor of Laws
2009
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, New York USADoctor of Laws
2005
Suffolk University Law SchoolBoston, Massachusetts USADoctor of Laws
2004
University of DelawareNewark, Delaware USADoctor of Laws
2003
Emerson CollegeBoston, Massachusetts USA
2000
Widener University School of LawWilmington, Delaware USADoctor of Laws
1981
St. Joseph's University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USADoctor of Laws
